27 y/o F near chest tightness, shortness of breath at rest.?

I am a 27 year old active female. I do cardio and mass training 3-5 times a week and consider myself in good shape. Around the age of 18 I started losing my hair and become fatigued. My doctor just attributed it to stress so I let it go. Over the years shortness of breath become an additional symptom along with a cold intolerance. Around the age of 23 I became borderline lacto-vegetarian, no meat, chicken, dairy and I eat an occasional fish meal. Recently, my shortness of breath has become extreme and the ultimate two weeks it has become even worse. I am trying to rule out the idea that I may be crazy or a hypocondriac, so please help. I've see a Rheumatologist who discovered that my iron level was an 11. Endrocrinologist saw nothing nonstandard. Next is a Gastroentrologist due to my constant bloating and lower stomach pain. So my following symptoms are:
loss - all over head, not within one spot.
Fatigue
Cold intolerance - hands/feet
Shortness of breath
ting - Lower abdomen
Diarrea - mornings.

Rheumotologist put me on FE - Iron over a month ago, still no changes. Also, he said it looked like I have Rayneauds.
se help. I myself am starting to think I'm crazy!
Answers:    I'm not a doctor at all.

Something that comes to mind is celiac disease. It is an allergy to wheat that results contained by changes in the intestines that prevent nutrient absorption. It cause diarrhea and bloating, and can cause fatigue, hair loss, cold intolerance. . . Sounds familiar. If your problems get worse after going vegan and your diet now has more wheat, that could be the object. Celiac disease is also sometimes associated with lung problems. Definitely keep going to the doctor until you get the create of this sorted out. My bet is the gastroenterologist is a good choice. Other gastrointestinal problems that could explain most or all of your symptoms are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

It might be worth it to try a wheat/gluten-free diet until you can see the gastroenterologist and get his opinion. Source(s): Celiac disease: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/celiac-…
Crohn's disease: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crohns-…


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